Internet and tools

Google map is a service provided by google and it can be found here http://maps.google.com/. It is a web base mapping service that is offered free to everyone. It offers street maps, a route planner for traveling by foot, car, or public transport and an urban business locator for numerous countries around the world.


Users can choose to view it like a map

Or choose the satellite view

Google maps also provide a route planner, all you have to do is input your current location and destination, Google maps will plan out the shortest route and show it to you.

There is even a mobile version of google maps that are being use in phones, like the iPhone and the google phone. People can then search for directions while on the go or when driving. Users can also make use of their phone’s GPS to locate their current location on the map. The only drawback to this is that users need an internet connection for it to work.

Here's a movie that I helped my friend edit using iMovies and uploaded to youtube.

Learning through digital media

Learning through the use of digital media greatly increase convenience and promotes better understanding. You can only learn so much from hearing someone talk about it, however if you can view a video of what you are learning, you instantly have a greater understanding. You can easily find tons of instructional videos on the net nowadays, especially from youtube. These videos have to be clear in their instructions in order to be effective.
For example, if someone would like to learn how to play the drums. He can search for an instructional video on youtube. This is how I learn how to play the drums. By looking at someone demonstrating how to do it, I can then try to mimic him and with his instruction, I get a clearer picture on how to do it.
In my opinion the future of classrooms will all be from home. Everyone will be equip with computers and camera, including the educator. With higher internet speed, there will be no lag learning from computers via the internet.